Search through free Ward County public records for information and court cases ranging from family (marriages, divorces) to criminal (warrants, arrests, probation) matters.
Citizens can use background check reports, online search tools and other resources to find prisoner information, property records and more.
As a result of North Dakota’s open record laws and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), government agencies are required to provide the public access to these types of records.
While access may be free, there is no standard for how these public records must be requested or produced. Read on to understand the steps interested parties can take to access documents, databases, and important information available in Ward County, North Dakota. This resource also provides contact information for local custodians and free search tools for convenient access.
This resource was written by Attorney Robert Bailey Jr, who holds a Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law.
How To Perform a Free Arrest Record & Inmate Search in Ward County
To find out why someone was arrested or where they are incarcerated, you can search Ward County bookings for arrest and jail records. You can conduct a broad search at the county level when looking for arrest or inmate information.
The Ward County Detention Center can provide you with detailed information about inmates incarcerated in their jail.
However, if you are looking for police reports or other information about a particular arrestee, you will want to contact the local police department that made the arrest. Their records will provide details on why someone was incarcerated and particulars about the arrest you will not find by searching general county inmate information.
Below are the resources you need to search for arrest information, inmate records and police reports throughout Ward County.
Find Arrestees Booked in the Ward County Jail
A searcher can look up Ward County arrest records by searching the inmate roster provided by the county’s detention center.1 The inmate roster provided by the Ward County Detention Center is updated at 12:00 AM daily.
When you click on the inmate roster, you will receive an Excel Spreadsheet with inmate information. The inmate roster provides the following information:
- Inmate number and name
- The cell they are currently housed in
- Date and time they were incarcerated and released (if applicable). If they were not released, they may provide a future release date
- Charges
- Responsible arresting agency
- Sentencing judge and disposition (if applicable)
- Remarks: This section may contain a variety of miscellaneous information, such as the next court date and the individual’s bond amount
If you have additional questions about arrest and inmate information, you can contact the Ward County Detention Center by phone at 701-857-6530. You can also visit the detention center at the address below:
Ward County Detention Center
204 Front St.
Minot, North Dakota 58702
Note: If you want to write to the Ward County Detention Center, replace the above street address with “P.O. Box 907.”
Look Up Arrests & Obtain Police Reports Through Police Departments in Ward County
To obtain a police report, you will want to make a request directly with the arresting agency. While you can get general arrest information through the jail, you may need a detailed report.
For instance, if you are filing a claim for damages to property, a police report may contain the necessary details to support your claim.
If one is not sure of the arresting agency, a searcher can start by checking with the Ward County Sheriff’s Office for an arrest or incident report.2 Records can be requested any time between 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
If you have questions on whether they have a particular police report or any other related inquiries, you can contact them by phone at 701-857-6500. You can also go directly to their office at the below address:
Ward County Sheriff’s Department
204 Front St. SE
Minot, North Dakota 58702
Below are the municipal police departments that maintain jurisdiction in specific cities in Ward County:
| Police Department | Address | Phone Number |
| Minot Police Department | 512 2nd Avenue SW Minot, North Dakota 58701 |
701-852-0111 |
| Berthold Police Department | 105 Main St. N Berthold, North Dakota 58718 |
701-799-0022 |
| Burlington Police Department | 225 Wallace St. E Burlington, North Dakota 58722 |
701-838-5635 |
| Kenmare Police Department | 5 3rd St. NE Kenmare, North Dakota 58746 |
701-385-4411 |
| Surrey Police Department | 100 Pleasant Ave. N Surrey, North Dakota 58785 |
701-852-4159 |
How To Obtain Free Ward County North Dakota Criminal Records
You can perform a search of Ward County public records to access a person’s criminal history. A free criminal record check allows you to get details beyond basic arrest information.
Criminal records are often found by searching Ward County judicial records, where you can view the overall result as well as specific details of the case. Overall, you can view the disposition of the case and sentencing. Specific details typically include a listing of all events in a criminal case.
Criminal records can be used to search for specific information such as probation status and warrants. You can search these criminal records through online tools, background check reports and in-person searches. Below are the steps you can take to search for a variety of criminal information.
Conduct a Ward County Criminal Record Lookup Through the North Dakota Unified Case Search Tool
If a searcher wants to access Ward County criminal records, they can search them through the North Dakota case search tool. To start using this tool, first select Ward County as your location and then select Criminal and traffic cases. You have now entered the criminal records search engine.
Once you get to this page, you can search by the defendant’s name, case number, citation, attorney or the date filed. If you are performing a name search, you can narrow down your search results if you know the offender’s date of birth. You can also search by case status (open or closed) and set a date range for when the case was initially filed.
Before you perform your search, make sure you select the appropriate case type. The two options for criminal cases are felony and misdemeanor.
Felonies are serious crimes that involve sentences of a year or greater. Examples of felonies include arson, burglary and manslaughter. Misdemeanors are less serious crimes that may involve fines, a shorter prison sentence or probation. Examples of misdemeanors include assault, battery and theft.
Note: You can search multiple criminal case types by holding down the “shift” key and selecting the records you want to search.
When you get your list of search results, you can view some basic case information, including the type of case and a brief description of the charges against the defendant. To view a defendant’s complete criminal record for a particular matter, click on the case number.
The individual’s criminal record is divided into several sections, which can help you find specific information you may be looking for. Here is a summary of what a citizen searching these records can find in each section.
Case Summary: Here, you can find general identifying information about a criminal record, including the defendant’s name, case type and the date it was filed. You can also view the county location for the criminal case and the judge who oversaw the matter.
Party Information: This section will provide you with the city and state location of the defendant, as well as the prosecutor and attorney representing the defendant and their contact information.
Charge Information: In this section, you can view a list of all criminal charges, the applicable statute, as well as what level of misdemeanor or felony the charge is considered. You can also view the date each particular charge was filed.
Events & Orders of the Court: The events listed in this section are the major court hearings that occurred in a particular matter. You can view information on the plea, disposition of the case and judgment issued. The judgment will include sentencing information, such as the length of the sentence and any fines or fees the defendant was required to pay.
Other Events and Hearings: You can view a list of all other events and hearings in chronological order in this section. Here, you can view all matters from the initial arraignment or warrant to any post-sentencing hearings.
Financial Information: This final section will provide an itemized list of all court payments charged against a defendant and the dates and amount of any payments made.
If you want to look up physical copies of court records, you can go to the North Central Judicial District Court.4 You can first contact the Clerk of Court if you want to ask about their process for searching criminal records. You can contact them by email at [email protected] or by phone at 701-857-6600.
The courthouse is located at the address below:
Ward County Courthouse
315 3rd St. SE
Minot, North Dakota 58701
How To Run a Ward County North Dakota Warrant Search
If you are looking for information on Ward County warrants, you can search using the ND Unified Case Search Tool. Before you look for specific warrant information, follow the steps provided above for searching criminal records using this tool.
Once you perform a criminal record search, find the individual you want to check warrant information on and click on their case number. Use the criminal record information provided in the case summary and Party Information sections to confirm you have the correct defendant.
Now, you can look for warrant information by going to the “Other Events and Hearings” section. This section provides a chronological list of all events that have happened in a specific criminal case. Likely, if an individual had any arrest warrants issued for a particular matter, it will be at the beginning of this section.
If you locate a warrant, you can then view when it was issued, the reason for the warrant and other related information. If a person has an active warrant for their arrest, there will be a “W” by the case number.
For additional warrant information, you may want to try contacting the court that issued the warrant or the Ward County Sheriff’s Office. You can contact them by phone at 701-857-6500 or at the below address:
Ward County Sheriff’s Office
204 Front St. SE
Minot, North Dakota 58701
How To Search Probationer Records & Determine Who’s on Probation in Ward County
To find probation information in Ward County, you can access it through the North Dakota Case Inquiry Search Tool.5 Start by performing a criminal record search for the potential probationer. Once you complete your search, click on the criminal record of the individual you want to search probation information about.
To find out if someone is or has served time on probation, navigate to the “Events & Orders of the Court” section. This section contains all major court orders, including the judgment and sentencing of a defendant.
If a citizen was sentenced to probation, it will be indicated in the defendant’s sentencing. Information will include the date the sentence begins and the total length. You can use this information to calculate whether or not an offender is still on probation.
If you are looking for additional probation (or parole) information, you can try contacting the North Dakota Corrections and Rehabilitation Parole and Probation Office in Ward County.6 You can call them at 701-857-7683 or visit the below address:
North Dakota Corrections and Rehabilitation
Parole and Probation – Minot Office
1600 2nd Avenue SW, Ste. 14
Minot, North Dakota 58701
How To Acquire a Background Check Report in Ward County North Dakota
Background check reports can be a useful tool when searching for public records (especially criminal histories). When talking about the steps to obtain a background check, this article is specifically referring to obtaining one for professional purposes.
What has been previously discussed (searching public records with government agencies) is a personal background check. This is done when someone just wants to learn more about someone in their life.
However, a professional background check is focused on accomplishing a specific purpose for some business or legal reason. Examples of when an individual may need a professional background check include the following:
- Rental or employment application
- Adoption
- Employment or volunteer work with vulnerable groups (e.g., children, elderly)
- Request for a firearm’s license
- Security Clearance
- Compliance with various state or federal laws
To obtain a background check in Ward County, North Dakota, you can do so by requesting an individual records check with the Sheriff’s Department. This type of background check is limited to criminal records that are in the possession of the Sheriff’s Department.
To do so, you must provide the person’s full name and date of birth. If the individual has a criminal record, a printout will be provided to the requester. For additional questions, you can contact them by phone at 701-857-6500 or go in person to the below address:
Ward County Sheriff’s Department
204 Front St. SE
Minot, North Dakota 58701
A requester can receive a statewide background check through the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI).7 The North Dakota BCI is the record’s custodian for all criminal history information throughout the state.
To request a criminal record check, you can do so by either one’s name or fingerprints. A fingerprint-based search is more accurate as there are limitations to conducting a name-based search. For instance, if a person was arrested under a name different than what is used in the background check request, it will not show up in their record.
To request a background check with the North Dakota BCI, you must provide the following information:
- Name (this includes one’s maiden or former name and any aliases)
- Fingerprints or Social Security Number (SSN)
- Date of birth
- The current address of the individual being searched or a signed personal authorization form.
To make a request, submit this information along with the Criminal History Record Request Form and the $15.00 fee.
It takes approximately 7 to 10 business days for a request to be processed by the North Dakota BCI. For additional questions, you can call them at 701-328-5500 or go to their office located at the below address:
North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation
4205 State St.
Bismarck, North Dakota 58503
How To View All Criminal Records in North Dakota via State & Federal Agencies
After searching Ward County public records, you may want to view someone’s criminal history throughout North Dakota. North Dakota public records can supplement your search by confirming whether an individual has a criminal history outside Ward County.
These resources can also be used to cast a wider net for someone you are searching for or to perform specialized criminal record searches. Look up someone’s criminal record in North Dakota using the below state and federal tools:
North Dakota Court Record Inquiry Search Tool — A searcher can use this tool to access all kinds of criminal records throughout North Dakota. This tool can be used to perform a statewide search of criminal records. You can also search criminal records by a specific county or district.
North Dakota Corrections and Rehabilitation Inmate Lookup — For individuals incarcerated in North Dakota, you can use this search tool to find someone’s mugshot and basic information about them, along with the current facility they are serving their sentence.10
North Dakota Sex Offender Registry — This tool can be used to find individuals convicted as sex offenders in North Dakota. The list includes both incarcerated and released individuals and can be searched by name or address.
U.S. DOJ National Sex Offender Registry — If you want to search for registered sex offenders throughout the United States, use this tool provided by the U.S. Department of Justice.11 A searcher can look for individuals by either name or address (address searches find all offenders within a 1, 2 or 3-mile radius).
Federal Inmate Bureau of Prisons Search Tool — When a person is convicted of a federal crime, they are incarcerated in separate facilities.12 Use this tool to search for individuals convicted of federal crimes, including current and released inmates.
How To Perform a Ward County North Dakota Court Case Lookup
An individual can conduct a Ward County case search by using North Dakota’s Unified Court Record Inquiry Search Tool. From this page, you can choose one of three options: Criminal and Traffic Cases, Civil, Family & Probate Case Records, and a Judgments search.
Criminal Traffic Search Tool — This tool can be used to search a variety of criminal cases (felonies and misdemeanors) as well as infractions, municipal appeals and various traffic cases.
Civil, Family & Probate Case Records Tool — A searcher can use this search tool to find a variety of civil cases where one party sues another for damages (e.g., malpractice, personal injury, property damage etc.). You can also search a variety of family cases, such as divorce, child support and child custody. Finally, you can search estate matters and related cases such as trusts and conservatorships.
Judgments Search Tool — The Judgments Search Tool allows you to search by name for any judgments that have been issued against a subject.
Alternatively, you can search Ward County court records in person. A searcher may be able to find information by viewing the physically stored copies that were not added to the electronic record.
Ward County is part of the North Central Judicial District. The Ward County Courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM. You can contact the Clerk of Court by phone at 701-857-6600 or by email at [email protected]. You can also go in person at the following address:
Ward County Courthouse
315 3rd St. SE
Minot, North Dakota 58701
There is also a Municipal Court located in Minot, North Dakota. The Minot Municipal Court is open from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM from Monday through Friday. They can be contacted by email at [email protected] or by phone at 701-857-4759. You can also go to the below location:
Minot Municipal Court
420 3rd Ave. SW
Minot, North Dakota 58702
Tip: Contact the Clerk of Court before going to perform a search. They can provide you with information on how to access their records and confirm their hours of availability for document searches.
How To Review Ward County North Dakota Vital Records (Marriage, Divorce, Birth & Death)
It’s inevitable that, at some point, a person will need to access vital records. Vital records are government-issued documents of major events in one’s life (marriages, divorces, births and deaths). Vital records can be used personally and professionally.
People may want access to vital records for personal reasons, to see where someone was born or to check if someone is married. Oftentimes, people look up vital records as part of a genealogy search for their family.
Professionally, you may be required to submit a certified copy of a vital record to a business or government agency. Certified copies may be required if you are trying to claim certain benefits, such as being added to a policyholder’s health insurance policy or making a claim as a beneficiary. Government agencies may request a certified copy of a vital record for name changes, passports and other matters.
Vital records come with various rules based on the type of record you are requesting (information or certified) and your relationship to the individual listed on the record. Below is information on how to access Ward County vital records and any restrictions you may encounter.
Access Ward County Marriage & Divorce Records via the Recorder’s Office or North Dakota’s Court Inquiry Search Tool
Both marriage and divorce records are considered public information in Ward County (and throughout North Dakota) and can be accessed by searching the online directory provided by the State Historical Society of North Dakota.14
If you are looking to request Ward County marriage records, you can make a request directly with the Recorder’s Office. A copy of a certified marriage record can be requested by mail and costs $6.00 for marriage licenses after January 1, 1995, and $8.00 if the person was married on or before December 31, 1994. Non-certified copies are $1.00 per page.
To submit a request, complete and print out their online form and mail it, along with your fee, to the below address:
County Recorder
P.O. Box 5005
Minot, North Dakota 58702
To request a record from the Ward County Recorder, you will need both the bride and groom’s full name, along with the date of the marriage. For additional questions, you can contact them by phone at 701-857-6410 or go directly to their office at the following address:
Ward County Recorder
225 Third St.
Minot, North Dakota 58701
Ward County Divorce records can be searched by using the Court Record Inquiry Search Tool provided by the North Dakota Court System. To perform a divorce record search, select Ward County as your location and click on “Civil, Family & Probate Case Records.” On the next page, select “Divorce” under case types.
Now, you are ready to enter your search criteria. You can search by case, party name, attorney or date filed. If searching by name, you can set a filing date range and search open, closed or all cases. A “Soundex” option allows you to type in the person’s name phonetically if you are not sure how it is spelled.
After entering your information, the search results will provide you with a list with the case number, case caption, file date and status. Click on the case number to get divorce record details.
The online divorce record will contain basic party information, including the attorneys involved and where the divorce case was filed. You can also view the disposition of the case (when the divorce decree was entered) as well as a chronological list of all events that occurred during the divorce case. Lastly, you can view court filing financial information and whether there are any outstanding balances.
If you need a copy of a divorce record, you can make a request with Ward County’s Clerk of the District Court Office.16 You can contact them by phone at 701-857-6600 or go to their office at the below address:
Ward County Clerk of Court
315 3rd Street Southeast
Minot, North Dakota 58702
Note: While copies of other types of vital records can be requested from North Dakota State Agencies, marriage and divorce records can only be obtained from the County Recorder or Clerk it was issued.
Find Ward County Birth & Death Information via the North Dakota Department of Health or the State Historical Society
Birth certificates and death certificates cannot be obtained at the county level and must be requested through the North Dakota Department of Health. Also, requesting a certified copy of either of these records is restricted to a small group of people.
For a certificate of birth, only the individual listed on the record or their parents can request a copy.
Any other individual must have a court order listing the registrant’s name and date of birth or legal documentation that lists you as an authorized representative of that individual. Access is expanded to other immediate relatives, such as a grandparent or grandchild, if the registrant listed on the birth record is deceased.
For a certificate of death, only a relative, authorized representative, or funeral director can request a certified copy. Beyond that, a requester must have a court order to receive a copy of a death record. An information copy of a death record can be issued to the general public but does not include the cause of death of the decedent.
A birth or death record can be requested online, by mail or in person.17 To make a request by mail, you can complete either the birth request application or the death request application. Submit your request, along with a copy of government-issued identification and fee, to the below address:
Vital Records
Department 325
600 East Boulevard Avenue
Bismarck, North Dakota 58505
For in-person requests, call them at 701-328-2360 to schedule an appointment and bring in your form, fee and identification at the designated time. Certified birth records cost $15.00, and death records cost $15.00 for the first copy and $10.00 for each additional copy.
Birth and death records are processed in approximately 3 to 5 business days. For additional information or questions, you can contact the North Dakota Department of Health by phone at 701-328-2360 or by email at [email protected].
While it’s limited to birth records 125 years or older and death records over a year older, an online option for looking up these records is the State Historical Society of North Dakota’s public records repository. Birth records can be searched by the registrant or their parent’s name and can be narrowed down to Ward County and a specific birth date range.
Death records can also be searched by name and narrowed down by county and date range. For both, the results will show you the party’s name, date of birth or death and other related information.
For another option, a person can make an online request for birth or death records through VitalChek, an approved third-party vendor with the state of North Dakota.
How To View Property Ownership & Property Taxes in Ward County for Free
You can search Ward County public records to access property ownership and tax information through multiple online search tools provided by the Director of Tax Equalization.
The first tool they provide is a real estate search tool. This free public records search tool can access property information by entering a parcel number, owner name, address and other options. This search tool provides an autofill function to assist if you do not have a complete name or property address.
Once you perform your search, you can get a basic summary of the piece of real property, such as the legal description, zoning, land use and parcel number. This search tool will also provide the property’s value for the current and past several years. Finally, you can get specific information about the building, such as occupancy, size, and the year it was built.
Their second tool is a public index of property sales. There are numerous options you can include as part of your search criteria. A person can search by sales date or amount range, style (e.g., one-story frame) and square footage of specific rooms in the house. You can also search by tax district or subdivision.
Once you view your search results, select a record you want to view by clicking on the parcel number. The tool provides sales data such as the date of sale, price buyer and more. You can also view some of the same information that was provided with the real estate search tool.
If you have additional questions about accessing property information, you can contact the Ward County Director of Tax Equalization by phone at 701-857-6430. You can also visit their office in person at the below address:
Ward County Director of Tax Equalization
225 3rd St. SE, Ste. 232
Minot, North Dakota 58701
You may also want to search for property tax information. A tax search can confirm that a property owner is current on their taxes or give you an idea of the cost of home ownership in a particular area. This is great information if you are in the market for a new home.
Searches can be performed by address or parcel number. Once you access a particular record, you can view the current year’s taxes and even access a PDF copy of the bill that was sent to the homeowner. Through this tool, you can see the total taxes due in a year, itemized tax information and whether or not the owner has paid their bill.
For any questions, you can contact the Ward County Auditor-Treasurer by email at [email protected] or by phone at 701-857-6420.22 You can also go in person at the below address:
Ward County Courthouse
Auditor-Treasurer
225 SE 3rd St., 2nd Fl.
Minot, North Dakota 58701
Using Ward County Public Records Ethically & Understanding Citizens’ Rights
Public records in Ward County are invaluable and a powerful tool. Because of this, it’s imperative that these records are used in a responsible and ethical manner. Whether you want to check public records to find out if someone is married or you need a person’s criminal records to make an employment decision, there are rules that must be followed.
Personal Use: Personal use is an informational search to learn more about someone with no specific legal or business purpose. Think of it as an informal and private way to understand more about someone in your life (e.g., friend, neighbor, co-worker).
Your rights when it comes to personal use is the ability to search a person without consent. In addition, you can submit a FOIA request for any public records that are not easy to access. Government agencies must be responsive to your inquiry and provide the requested documents if not subject to any exemptions.
Your responsibilities include avoiding the use of records searched for personal reasons for a professional purpose. Your other duty is to ensure that your personal use of public records does not involve any criminal activity (e.g., stalking, harassment etc.).
Professional Use: Professional use is a search conducted for a business or legal reason. Sometimes, they are done voluntarily (e.g., employment or rental application), and other times, they are required by state or federal law (e.g., firearm license, security clearance, etc.).
There are various laws and regulatory agencies that govern the professional use of public records. Below are some of the more notable legal obligations for professional use.
Before you perform a search or request a background check report, make sure to get the person’s consent. If you decide to take adverse action against a person after viewing their record, make sure they are properly notified. If a person fails to take either action, they can be reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).22
While you can take adverse action based on public records, you cannot discriminate against a person. If you discriminate against a person from a protected class or because of a criminal record, a person may file a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).23
If you check a person’s consumer record for creditworthiness, you must abide by the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The FCRA gives a person the right to ask what’s in their file and dispute the accuracy of information. It also allows a person to seek damages if any of the requirements of the FCRA have been violated.
Now, you are fully equipped to efficiently search Ward County public records and use them in a responsible manner.
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